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Politics, Social Media

The Dutertes: He Said, She Said!

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(AC team member Melchor Vergara contributed to this report)

Ah, the Duterte siblings—Sara and Baste—proving once again that politics makes for the best family drama. While most siblings argue about who ate the last slice of cake, these two are debating democracy itself.

On one side, we have Mayor Baste, commemorating EDSA like a history teacher who actually cares, reminding us of unity and the fight for democracy. On the other, we have Vice President Sara, rolling her eyes at the “yellow narrative,” as if history were just another brand of laundry detergent forced upon us.

Is this a case of “blood is thinner than water”? Or is it just a classic Duterte move—keep everyone guessing while keeping the conversation heated? Either way, one thing’s clear: in the House of Duterte, unity is optional, but keeping people talking is mandatory. Maybe this is the real People Power—getting Filipinos to argue about EDSA all over again.

Politics, Social Media, The Media

Tio Moreno’s Selective Outrage Over Atty.Claire Castro

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(AC team member Melchor Vergara contributed to this report)

Ah, Tio Moreno, a.k.a. Alex Destor—the man, the myth, the misplaced priorities. After years of thriving in the Wild West of social media, where facts are optional and credibility is a distant dream, he has finally drawn the line.

His latest grievance? The Marcos administration appointing a mere vlogger as the new Undersecretary of the Presidential Communications Office. Shocking! Unacceptable! But wait—where was this moral outrage when his fellow propagandist, Trixie Cruz-Angeles, a vlogger with a twice-suspended law license, was handed the same office? Must’ve been a long hibernation.

Alas, Moreno’s indignation is tragically misplaced. Claire Castro isn’t just a “vlogger”—she’s a lawyer, podcaster, columnist, and talk show host. Unlike Moreno, she doesn’t treat “narinig ko lang” as journalism. The real nightmare? If he ever lands a PCO position himself. Future press briefings may require viewers to shield their eyes—because who could forget that this man enjoys undressing on social media?

If hypocrisy were a government position, Tio Moreno would be Secretary for Life. But until then, we await his next meltdown over standards he conveniently forgets when they apply to his own circle.